The new Gefen ToolBox line supplies an alternative to rack mounted systems, with a smaller enclosure, built-in EDID detection and support for both two- and multi-channel audio. All are aggressively priced, total solutions in a box that support 1080p full HD and will pass through a 3D TV signal.

Expanded HDMI v1.3 features include deep colour, lip sync, Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio. One switcher, two matrix switchers, two splitters and a 3DTV extender are currently available under the ToolBox line.

All six are compact solutions with all inputs/outputs for HDMI v1.3 on the front panel, easily accessible when wall mounted. Six-foot HDMI connection cables are included with locking HDMI capability to prevent disconnects when in the field.

The 3DTV extender for HDMI v1.3 is a pair of sender/receiver units that enable the extension of HDMI v1.3 including support for 3DTV up to 100m using one CAT 5 cable. This is a evolutionary new capability streamlining cabling requirements. Support for 3DTV makes it compatible with forward thinking systems installed today and HDMI v1.4a.

The 4×1 Switcher for HDMI v1.3 connects four sources to one display. Users switch between all four sources using an IR remote, RS-232 or local front panel selector.

The 4×2 Matrix for HDMI v1.3 connects four sources to any two displays. Each output can be accessed independently making it a very flexible solution. The 4×4 Matrix for HDMI v1.3 delivers any four sources to one or more displays as needed. IR remote, RS-232 connection and the front panel selector control matrix switching.

The 1:8 Splitter for HDMI v1.3 distributes one source to eight displays. The 1:4 Splitter for HDMI v1.3 distributes one source to four displays.